Indy in the office smoking a bone

Will you grant a pardon

to Indy,

and let him replant the garden,

with me?

For now he smokes a bone

alone.

Car Trouble

Entering Highway,

means windows closed,

or Indy would fly away,

we saw it: Wind rose nose

Blues and Indinos.

So Indy likes to join us,

for the view in the cockpit,

and when he comes his groin must,

lock us-someone call a locksmith!

Indy the Gardener

Will you grant a pardon

to Indy,

and let him replant the garden

with me? 

Earth can't harden

when he digs non stop,

so a plan I started,

in which he can have all the twigs that drop

Alpha Clause

Woof Woof

Throughout the pack hierarchy in many species you notice a certain level of fear and superiority.  This translates well into the inter species relationships, but there is always this  tension ready to escalate at any given moment of weakness.  Just one moment of being defenseless can end the rule of the alpha.

You are probably questioning my reasons for writing this so far.  Well, patience: We have noticed that Blue & Indy change their roles every day almost.  Even though while they play they might seem as equals, these little things regarding toys and attention bring out the "dog day" leaders out.  One would usually let the other one assume control of everything while being assertive and waiting for a chance to get his turn.  If, the leader, realizes that his toy is in play he might just reclaim it back and live it there alone by asserting his paws across it.

Indy does this the most: while chewing on one bone he would cover the other bone with his paw and it would be unattainable for Blue.

But this is the real reason of my post: We, as humans, and as per Ceaser Millan are meant to be pack leaders: the Alphas.

I consider myself to be one and it can cause quite a problem.  At first, I thought that Indy was just playing and that I lured him to me by accident but the countless acts can not be just coincidence.

Indy is trying to take my crown:  As soon as I sit on the floor or lay, as I like to do (Florida heat- cold tiles) he would start his dominance "dance".  He would air hump, bite, pull, and render me motionless.  But then again, I'm twice as heavy as he is and hopefully with much more muscle so I can push him off.  It is this look in his eyes and the constant need to put me in my place that had me thinking.

I find it cute and natural.  It is in the pack's best interest to be led by the strongest and it doesn't bother me that he does it.  It just goes to show that even though as we may be born as "Tabula Rasa" we still inherit something that it is crucial for survival.

Woof Woof OUT

Word of Mouth!

Words in the mouth, grinding and parting into letters.

Let us put together our hands for Mr. "In-the-mouth" Sky Pietrosemoli. 

Everything seen by the eyes has the opportunity to be soaked with his saliva and chewed by his teeth and rolled around by his tongue. 

This is the latest victim of this random chewing spree...

Sharpie...

Turtle Neck

Marianna: You are so fat Indino.

Dean: Don't tell him that.  He might develop a condition; such as "I-don't-wanna-eat-this"!

O-o-o-h Mr. Turtle Neck o-o-o-H

Twister. Hurdle. Wreck

Welcome to Barkieville

As Mari and I were working upstairs in the office, the dogs rushed down to great the person who entered the house.  It was Mariangela, Marianna's mom.  Since we knew she was downstairs we didn't have any worries.  10 minutes later I hear Indy barking non stop at the top of his lungs.  He probably couldn't have taken breaths while he was barking because he looked exhausted. 

I saw him through the window of the office jumping around and barking at something that appeared to be very close to him.  Usually he would bark at the lake, birds flying over and such things.  Now the first thing that came to my mind was the brown snake Mariangela saw in the garden just a few days ago.  I rushed down the stairs, sore and all, and I was in for a surprise. 

I'm not going to ruin it for you so watch. 

Indy go Sit

 

Indy sit!Now! hm OK walk away

At least spit out that sock my friend

Chair hog

yet a scared dog,

yes since the chair stays

on his path to the stairway

but offer him a pair of socks

and he is dared to walk

back though the crack

so his tail would start to wag

now he's a brave doggie the cat

pulled out of the bag

Windy Indy

 

Windy Indy with eyes squinting

in which you see the sky glinting

to look in the camera I'm hinting

but hes fighting the dry spitting

Indie's 1st Bday Party!!!!

Treat Face

"Indy-Place"

You look as if you came from deep space

"Treat Face"

I did, I've been here for three days

"Treat Face"

I came with a little help of UV-rays

"Treat Face"

I want to go back but there have been delays

"Indy-Place"

Here too, We've been in a eat craze

"Indy-Place"

there's been this treat hunt that we chase

"Indy-Place"

 they look just  like you, except the face

"Treat Face"

(inner monologue)

I have to get rid of this dog and try some steps to retrace

"Indy-Place"

What will happen if I decide this ear to replace?

"Indy-Place"

Your entire face I will be able to erase

"Indy-Place"

You are nothing but treats spaced

"Indy-Place"

 equally. Oh you and your deceit ways

Indy beat it with the paw, 

with it knocked out and disassembled

he grabbed every treat with his jaw

no more face-mess it only resembled! 

Indy the PeeCock(Labrador Reliever)

 

Behold

how the story untold

in hurry unfolds

about some fools gold!

Think you vision is blurry and you're old? 

You want your hair curly but you're bold?

With this revolutionary product surely you'll be sold

because you believe in all truly that has been told:

This product is as existent as a cure for common cold

these rhymes are just meant to summon all

to see one thing they can believe, and in depth

Indy with things in his mouth when he relieves himself

A Labrador Reliever

I do not where does this habit comes from but when we rush from upstairs to take them out to pee, as he would be playing with a certain toy, whether it is a ball, bone, blankie, or something completely random he would not drop it.  Not even during the search for the perfect spot, even though the areas have already been assigned, or during the action of performing.  Weird!

Blow my Mind

 

Indy first discovered

the effects of the wind tunnel

when he let his ears hover

outside the car

without running for cover. 

Since then he has had a lover

a drug from which he can not recover

under that much wind many would suffer

but Indy is tougher

he does not need a buffer

(We are proud to announce that Indy despises traffic jams and is an avid opponent of such. )

Because when you drive bumper to bumper

there is not enough wind resistance for this jumper

5:30 Pups: Good Morning Edition

 

This is a Paw-kaida Sleeper Cell...

Where Morning breath has the reaper smell

where hair is death and hair keeps her gelled

to the very bed as in a cheap motel...

and access to every sweeper's repelled

but every day we fall in a deeper spell

with this room where LOVE heaped treats us well!

"A dog will quickly turn you into a fool, but who cares? Better your dog than your boss. I'm a fool for my dog and proud of it."

These dogs have turned my life around.  They gave a new outlook at life, a way to accept responsibilities and they have brought so much joy to me and others. Without them, I probably would not learn so much about myself, Marianna, loyalty and nature of relationships.  

OK, finally, it is time for the story behind this picture: Before we turn of the TV and say goodbye to the passing day and welcome the sleep we move the pups from our bed to the neighboring futon. 

Blue would have troubles but Indy just stays where you put him.  A piece of clay that molds by your touch.  Accepting you decisions as the best thing for him.  He puts faith in us, similarly as humans do in God, but that is another story.  But around 5:30 am he would wake up and move right in between us and just fall asleep.  By that time Blue would have already wiggled his way either below my feet, between us or beneath Mari's feet. 

I would like to leave you with this interesting fact about dogs: 

Dogs have twice as many muscles for moving their ears as people.

Sock Monster

You are not alone: dogs all over the world love to steal socks and underwear.  With our pups, we have to deal with two end of the spectrum.  Blue on one paw loves dirty and stinky clothes and prefers not to snatch and run but to roll in.  On the other paw, Indy prefers clean socks.  If they are not around he would grab some dirty ones but he is not a fan of their smell.  

By quoting JELENA WOEHR: "Well, my dog loves socks, so  I’ll give him the ones with holes in them.” Yes, your dog would love that. But no, it’s not a good idea" I made the same mistake on couple of occasions, one being this photo shoot.  I almost ended up with holes in my Pumas and if there is anything to know about me is that I love Marianna, chocolate, pups and my Pumas. 

Read more: http://www.petlvr.com/blog/2009/02/why-do-dogs-steal-socks-and-underwear/#ixzz0gqA4J9gn

Stuck Between and Beneath his Teeth 

alongside with Seeds, Weeds, and leftover treats 

we see he has Got a piece of Cloth-caught, 

dangling tied into a knot, 

strangling the spot around his dentures, 

definitely NOW the sound of his adventures 

will see him be crowned for his ventures....

Stinky Feet

Would you ever have these feet great you? 

After a walk in the streets and heat you at night on bed sheets,

I need you to look pass him being sweet, 

seat you with a treat, 

now make him eat food with the mouth that feeds on poop,

every day a repeat, plus try to feed Blue, 

all this can very easily defeat you!

I also wanted to share with you a great site with tips, dog news, deals and much much much more.  I love it! 

http://blogs.dogster.com

A good tip from the blog: Just as Indy and Blue wait until we are dead tired or asleep to sneak back onto our bed from the futon that is the time to cut your pups nails.  After a long day, when he is dead tired, sleepy and exhausted.  For us, that usually means we are 2 times more exhausted than they are. 

Gentelman

 

You just want an occasional word

a gently pat over your tummy to your back

at 5:30 a signal that your sighs are heard

for dinner before you hit the sack

But then when we call you

to come back inside

on purpose do you stall to

see snacks left aside

just for you

I get angry and disappointed because I tried

but how can we not just adore you?

In my heart you already reside

Secret Passage

In September of last year, on the initiative of Alfredo, we ended up installing Invisible Fence around the house.  It is a system that involves some underground wiring and shock collars worn by the pups. At first, we had an idea of a standard fence running around the house but this was more cost effective and in the end much prettier.  Along with the installing we had two 1-on-1 dog training sessions.  Dogs were taught to obey the beeping noise and to relate it to the boundary.  Beeping comes before shocking.  There are always side effects, as Blue was afraid to step outside of the house for couple of days and Indy would pee as soon as he would hear the beep. Eventually, both of them learned to utilize the vast area they still had available and that is where the issue comes.  Indy found the 3 foot passage that runs along side the house that can take him straight to the front of the garage.  As the house has the easement while installing the wire they gave couple of extra feet into it.  Now, since Indy has discovered it, it present a serious problem.  Both Indy and Blue have gone over the lines while chasing each other or armadillos that the shock was almost non existent.  Luckily, they are not aware that simply by rushing over the line can get them outside the box, but the threat can still impose itself if for some reason there was a person walking their dog on the other side of the street and Indy was sprinting to greet them and he then disregard the beep and run out on the street.  That is my main concern.  Even though the street has a low volume traffic since we are in a gated community and accidents do happen. 

(the pictures above are the lake line)

 

 

What time is it?

It's 5:30 pm on the dot. 

 Hungry and thirsty but you forgot.

cuz you are wrapped all in work

and enough I napped and lurked

so now I'm wide awake
to try to break you away
from the computer you obey
and make you feed me
                                                       caress me, pet me as need be

so I jump on your chair             

  and bite any skin that's bare          

or I give you a toy that's already been there!

Indie's Pawcarena!!!!!

I am not trying to amuse you...
When I'm in trance they call it Pawcarena
And Blue and Dean, se rien como hienas
They all taunt me, when they laugh at me
Let him come closer so I can bite Dean
Goof with me, and you will see
  if you're rude, I'll take your phone with me.
Maybe you should worry about your girlfriend
My Pawcarena name is Indino
I can lick her, I can bite her
so I'm not a good boy...ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
Now come on, what am I suppose to do?
You guys are messing around while I'm pressing the ground.
I am not trying to amuse you
Release me right away, my name is Pawcarena
Always asleep o esperando mi sena
I'll bite groin or knees, take your pants with me
And you 'll stay commando just like me
Move away from me, I demand you to release me
And if do that dude, I'll let you comb me.